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Cognac Julep
A truly delicious, refreshing cocktail. Woody rancio notes in the brandy are freshened by the mint. Those with a dry palate may want to reduce the sugar...
Chris Dimal
28th June 2023 at 21:57
Your quality of crushed ice matters so much. I shook it well, tasted a bit of it before trying to churn the drink with the crushed ice and it was truly delightful. After the churning... watered down trash which was an absolute disgrace to Cognac and Juleps. Sorry everybody!!
5th July at 02:51
I heeded to your warning, and crushed my ice more roughly, and it held its ground.
Cognac Julep is legit!
Cognac Julep is legit!
12th June 2024 at 19:24
Chris, I just saw your comment after having muddled and mixed this, in glass, with cube ice. I'm sure your assessment is spot on. But the thing I made was astonishingly fruity, dynamic, and delicious. A quality Cognac is key, I'm sure, and I used my new-now favorite, Cogance Leyrat VS.